India’s capacity for manufacturing solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, rising from a mere 2.3 gigawatts (GW) to an impressive 67 GW. This significant increase has been largely attributed to the strategic initiatives implemented under the “Make In India” campaign, as highlighted by the Ministry of Renewable Energy.
Additionally, there are currently 48 GW of solar PV module manufacturing projects, either fully or partially integrated, actively underway as part of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. This comes as the “Make in India” initiative celebrates its 10-year milestone, marking a decade of advancements and achievements in domestic manufacturing.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, took to social media platform X to emphasize the tremendous impact of India’s renewable energy sector, stating that it has made substantial contributions to the “10 Years of Make in India” initiative. He expressed the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting domestic industries through various measures such as the PLI and the Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
Minister Joshi reaffirmed the government’s dedication to positioning India as a key global player across the entire value chain of clean energy solutions. In an official statement, the Ministry of Renewable Energy underscored that a primary objective of the government is to foster and incentivize the domestic manufacturing of renewable energy technologies.
The statement elaborated on the various initiatives undertaken by the Union Government to encourage the local production of essential renewable energy equipment, including solar PV modules and cells, as well as upstream components such as ingots, wafers, and polysilicon. This proactive approach is crucial for ensuring the growth and sustainability of India’s renewable energy landscape, ultimately contributing to the country’s energy security and environmental goals.
